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7.01.2025

Nurturing Care Family Navigator Study

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Calling all pregnant or recent moms with an infant under 14 days old in Clark County, Nevada (Henderson, Las Vegas, or North Las Vegas). Simply complete the online survey here to see if you are eligible to enroll in the Nurturing Care Family Navigator Study. All personal information is kept confidential. 

Who can participate?

- Recent moms with an infant up to 14 days

- Pregnant women between 36-40 weeks 

- Must live in Clark County, Nevada 

- Must be either uninsured or Medicaid

Why is it important?

The UNLV School of Public Health aims to connect recent moms to health and nutrition resources to promote optimal infant feeding, and early childhood development in Clark County, Nevada. This study has a strong potential to contribute to improving the health and well-being of mothers/caregivers and their babies.

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